Are you a stumbling block ??

1 Corinthians 8:9 -13 But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.10 For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;11 And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?12 But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.13 Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.

Romans 14:13“Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.”

 Genesis 22-Abrahams sacrifice. Obedience may mean having to give something up. Doing the right thing doesn't mean doing what you feel like doing all the time.  You must decide do you want to be an influence on others versus being influenced by others. Bad company corrupts good morals. It's been taught many ways that the

bad apple will cause the others in the bushel to rot. A righteous one affects others for good. This means you must have a strength of character to separate yourself from someone who has no interest in bettering themselves or their life. Children will follow their parent's example. They learn what they live not what they are told. 

2 Kings 15:3“And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Amaziah had done;”

 
 Rising above the influence of poor role models can be done but you must purge your mind of the negativity. Many will follow your good example. Choosing to teach others will require you to live to a higher standard. Remember believers, as well as nonbelievers, will be watching.

 

Ezra 7:10“For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.”

 Titus 2:7“In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,”⁸Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

 Does your example make it easier for others to believe?

 Hebrews 12:11-13 Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.

1 Timothy 4:12 - Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.